Public Document Pack DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE B DATE: WEDNESDAY, 5 AUGUST 2020 9.30 AM VENUE: VIRTUAL MEETING For consideration at the meeting on Wednesday, 5 AUGUST 2020, the following additional or updated papers that were unavailable when the Agenda was printed. TABLED PAPER S Page(s) 5 SA/19/25 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING 3 - 8 HELD ON 8 JULY 2020 a DC/20/01677 LAND TO THE WEST OF THE FORMER BACON 9 - 132 FACTORY, ELMSWELL 1. Long Melford Appeal Decision recovered by the Secretary of State. In particular, attention is drawn to the planning balance and overall conclusions arrived at, in particular paragraphs 52 and 53 of the letter. This is considered useful given the similarities of the applications given they are both located outside of the established settlement boundary but adjacent to them and a five-year housing land supply can be demonstrated. It is worth noting the heavy material weight that both the Inspector and the Secretary of State gave towards the delivery of housing. 2. Copy of Suffolk County Council’s emerging five-year prioritised plan for cycling infrastructure particularly noting the inclusion of a route between Elmswell and Woolpit on page 92. Details of the emergent plan were put before Mid Suffolk District Council (23rd July 2020) who have determined to support the County Council’s cycling strategy. For more information about this meeting, including access arrangements and facilities for people with disabilities, please contact the Committee Officer, Committee Services on: 01449 724930 or Email: [email protected] Page 1 This page is intentionally left blank Agenda Item 5 MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL Minutes of the Virtual Meeting of the DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE B held on Wednesday, 8 July 2020 at 09:30am PRESENT: Councillor: Kathie Guthrie (Chair) Barry Humphreys MBE (Vice-Chair) Councillors: James Caston Peter Gould Andrew Mellen Mike Norris Andrew Stringer Rowland Warboys In attendance: Guest(s): Michael Exley Terry Moore David Barker Stephen Hubner Sebastian Blemings Officers: Area Planning Manager (JPG) Development Management Planning Officer (AS) Planning Lawyer (IDP) Governance Officer (RC) Apologies: None. 135 TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY OR NON-PECUNIARY INTEREST BY MEMBERS 135.1 None declared. 136 DECLARATIONS OF LOBBYING 136.1 Councillor Mellen declared that he had a discussion with the Ward Member in respect of Item 7A - Application DC/19/05915. 137 DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL SITE VISITS 137.1 Councillor Guthrie declared that she had recently driven past the site for Item 7C - Application DC/20/00263. 138 SA/19/23 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 28 APRIL 2020 138.1 It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 April 2020, be confirmed as a true record. Page 3 138.2 It was noted that the Minutes would be signed at the next practicable opportunity. 139 TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF PETITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCIL'S PETITION SCHEME 139.1 None received. 140 SA/19/24 SCHEDULE OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS 140.1 Prior to the commencement of the meeting, the Chair welcomed everyone to the virtual meeting, outlined the procedure and etiquette to be followed and introduced the officers present. 140.2 It was noted that Item 7B – DC/19/05949 had been withdrawn by officers with the agreement of the Chair and would not be considered at this meeting. In accordance with the Council’s procedure for public speaking on planning applications, representations were made as detailed below: Application No. Representations from DC/19/05915 Michael Exley (Parish Council Representative) Terry Moore (Objector) David Barker (Applicant) Cllr Andrew Stringer (Ward Member) DC/20/00263 Stephen Hubner (Parish Council Representative) Sebastian Blemings (Agent) Cllr Peter Gould (Ward Member) 141 DC/19/05915 LAND NORTH EAST OF, CHAPEL ROAD, MENDLESHAM, SUFFOLK 141.1 Item 7A Application: DC/19/05915 Proposal: Outline Application – Erection of 20 dwellings and creation of vehicular access Site Location: MENDLESHAM – Land north east of Chapel Road Applicant: Mr & Mrs Bauly 141.2 The Case Officer presented the application to the Committee, outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, and the officer recommendation of approval. 141.3 The Case Officer and the Area Planning Manager responded to Members’ questions on issues including: changes made to the application since the Page 4 previous refusal, footpath link to the village, location of the floodplain, and the status of the emerging and adopted Mendlesham Neighbourhood Plans. 141.4 Members considered the representation from Michael Exley who spoke on behalf of the Parish Council. 141.5 Members considered the representation from Terry Moore who spoke as an Objector. 141.6 The Objector responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the footpath link and flooding. 141.7 Members considered the representation from David Barker who spoke as the Applicant. 141.8 The Applicant and his consultant responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the footpath link and confirmation that the site is outside the floodplain. 141.9 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Andrew Stringer. 141.10 The Ward Member responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the progress of the emerging Mendlesham Neighbourhood Plan. 141.11 Members debated the application on issues including: the footpath link, the floodplain, and the status of the adopted and the emerging Mendlesham Neighbourhood Plans. 141.12 Councillor Barry Humphreys proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the officer recommendation. Councillor James Caston seconded the Motion. 141.13 The vote was taken by roll call, and by 4 votes to 3 the Motion was carried. 141.14 It was RESOLVED: (1) That subject to the prior agreement of a Section 106 Planning Obligation on appropriate terms to the satisfaction of the Chief Planning Officer to secure: - Provision, management and maintenance of Public Open Space; - 35% onsite delivery of Affordable housing provision; - Financial contribution towards secondary School Pupils’ transport. (2) The Chief Planning Officer be authorised to Grant Outline Planning Permission upon completion of the legal agreement in Resolution (1) above, subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer: Page 5 - Standard - Outline Time Limit Condition and Time Limit for Submission of Reserved Matters - Standard - Reserved Matters Condition - Standard - Approved Plans and Documents Condition - Those required by SCC – Archaeology as recommended - Those required by the Local Lead Flood Authority as recommended - Those required by the Local Highways Authority as recommended - Sustainability measures to be implemented as proposed and agreed - Reserved matters to detail Bin Presentation Points - Reserved matters to propose road layout suitable for Refuse and Recycling collection Vehicles - Those required by Environmental Protection Officers during construction - Fire Hydrant provision details - Ecology Mitigation and Enhancement Measures (Including Hedgehog Fencing) - Lighting Scheme - Biodiversity - Withdrawal of PD Rights - Phasing Plan Concurrently with Reserved Matters (3) And the following informative notes as summarised and those as may be deemed necessary: • Pro active working statement • SCC Highways notes • Support for sustainable development principles • Contaminated Land Note • Ecology / Biodiversity Note • Public Rights of Way Responsibilities Note (4) That in the event of the Planning obligations or requirements referred to in Resolution (1) above not being secured and/or not secured within 6 months that the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to refuse the application on appropriate grounds. 142 DC/19/05949 LAND TO THE NORTH WEST OF, MASON COURT (KNOWN AS OLD ENGINE MEADOW), MENDLESHAM - ITEM WITHDRAWN BY OFFICERS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING 142.1 The Area Planning Manager advised Members that the application had been withdrawn by Officers prior to the Committee to consider alternative plans received for this application. 143 DC/20/00263 LAND AT REAR OF CEDAR COTTAGE, THE STREET, OCCOLD, SUFFOLK 143.1 The Committee adjourned for a short comfort break between 11:45am and 12:00pm prior to consideration of Application DC/20/00263. Page 6 143.2 Item 7C Application: DC/20/00263 Proposal: Full Application – Erection of 1 No. dwelling with attached garage Site Location: OCCOLD – Land at rear of Cedar Cottage, The Street Applicant: Hartbuild Ltd 143.3 The Area Planning Manager presented the application to the Committee, outlining the proposal before Members, the layout of the site, and the officer recommendation of approval. 143.4 The Area Planning Manager responded to Members’ questions on issues including: the height of the proposed dwelling and confirmation that the application site is outside the draft local plan boundary. 143.5 Members considered the representation from Stephen Hubner who spoke on behalf of the Parish Council. 143.6 Members considered the representation from Sebastian Blemings who spoke as the Agent. 143.7 The Agent responded to Members’ questions on issues including: landscaping and the size of the proposed dwelling. 143.8 Members considered the representation from the Ward Member, Councillor Peter Gould. 143.9 Members debated the application on issues including: the size, height and dominance of the proposed dwelling in relation to the existing property, development